The number of turf races Colonial Downs has scheduled during this meet is off the charts! The only problem is when Mother Nature does not cooperate, as was the case on Friday night. Approximately 15 minutes prior to 1st race post, a strong storm blew across the track dumping a few inches of rain onto the turf. Even with a sophisticated drainage system, the first 3 races were taken off the turf and then scratches followed.

Recapping selections from Friday, June 22nd had just 4 winners (1 Top Selection) due to the nasty curveball Mother Nature threw us, causing a 20 minute delay to the start of the 1st race as well managements decision to take ONLY race 1, 2 and 3 OFF TURF. Add the fact a number of picks were late scratches, it was a very frustrating evening. The few winners had $2 WIN pay-offs being $3.00 (2nd race), $4.80 (6th), $4.00 (7th) and $6.60 (8th). The BEST BET of the Day (10 5-0-0) was a Closer in a race filled with early speed, yet the jock had him close to the pace early, leaving nothing for the final furlong and he hung, finishing 5th. The LONGSHOT PICK (9 0-2-3) ran 3rd just a half length behind the winner, but only 4 horses ran as half the field was scratched. There was no SHOW betting. It was that kind of night… one to forget.

Selections for Saturday night, June 23rd at Colonial Downs below are PRIOR TO SCRATCHES. Check back after scratches are announced (approximately 6:10pm) as there may be changes in picks. Selections posted were handicapped based on making multi-race wagers such as DOUBLE’s, Pick-3’s and Pick-4’s using all three (3) listed for each race in each leg.